Health Effects of Spicy Food

Health Effects of Spicy Food

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video humorously explores the effects of eating spicy food. It highlights the benefits such as enhanced flavor, weight management, and anti-inflammatory properties due to capsaicin. However, it also warns about the potential downsides like decreased taste sensitivity, acid reflux, and digestive issues from excessive consumption.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the benefits of eating a moderate amount of spicy food?

It leads to heartburn.

It decreases appetite.

It enhances the flavor of food.

It causes acid reflux.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does capsaicin in spicy foods help with weight management?

By increasing appetite.

By slowing down metabolism.

By curbing appetite and speeding up metabolism.

By causing stomach ulcers.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the health benefits of capsaicin?

It causes acid reflux.

It leads to diarrhea.

It has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.

It decreases taste sensitivity.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential downside of eating too much spicy food?

It reduces heartburn.

It enhances metabolism.

It can cause acid reflux.

It improves taste sensitivity.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which condition can be worsened by excessive consumption of spicy food?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Hypertension

Diabetes

Asthma